Genuinely Shocking Horror Film

Rating: 7/10 (26 May 2007)

This film from acclaimed director Danny Boyle and novelist Alex Garland, opens with the release of a devastating virus, which causes extreme rage and aggression in it's victims, and then moves forward to 28 days later (obviously) where Jim (Cillian Murphy) wakes up in hospital to find himself in a deserted and devastated London. Before long he realises that he is not alone, because the city is teeming with people infected by the virus, which is transmitted through blood and saliva.
The film, which is shot on Digital Video, has almost a documentary look, and also makes for some impressive camera movements. The film alternates scenes of calm, and occasional humour, with sequences of sudden and brutal violence.
This is definitely recommended for horror and action fans.